When I did a search, the Thomas and Betts style came up and I likely didn't look closely enough to see if it was the exact same as mine.
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When I did a search, the Thomas and Betts style came up and I likely didn't look closely enough to see if it was the exact same as mine.
That's the pair I bought and they worked very well. Plus same day delivery from Amazon helped.
Same day?!!! Did they happen to travel through the CHAZ area?
It’s CHOP. Get it right, you burgeois.
Why does this not surprise me?
Yup.. I'm in. What's next?
Ok.. hold the horses... That's a $75 crimper. What does it do better than say... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099JK6XRZ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I definitely dig the different colored grips so you know which way is "up" and then I linked to is probably chinesium, but that is a huge difference in price.
Before you say it.. I get the difference when you make a living with a tool versus use it as weekend warrior. I have a $75 HP financial calculator that nothing replicates.. yet. But tell me the difference between the crimpers please...
This one looks even closer to the $75 and its the one in the picture Blaine posted.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006M6Y5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006M6Y5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Send yours back and I'll send out new ones.
The handles are longer. As for the rest, no idea.
I don't own the 75 dollar ones, they were just an example of the style.
I have a couple of sets of these. I'd guess one is even Channel Lock based on the color of the handles.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006M6Y5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Finally got around to wiring my lights. Can’t install until tomorrow cuz I’m waiting on hardware from McMaster…not Blaine’s fault, but my own for not having std taillight mounting screws (I’ve installed 1/4-20 nutserts).
But since I haven’t seen one yet…here is a picture of the very nice wiring hardware you get. All the weather protected connectors, crimps with adhesive lined heat shrink…even super sticky double sided tape to aid in routing the side marker lights.
It’s a very complete kit and I wish more suppliers would pay attention to the things he does to make it easy on us.
But since I haven’t seen one yet…here is a picture of the very nice wiring hardware you get. All the weather protected connectors, crimps with adhesive lined heat shrink…even super sticky double sided tape to aid in routing the side marker lights.
It’s a very complete kit and I wish more suppliers would pay attention to the things he does to make it easy on us.
For reference, it isn't necessary to clean the goo out of the countersink for the grounding screw. The housing doesn't get grounded intentionally, the screw to body connection completes the ground circuit. The rest is great. Thank you.
Wasn't being flippant. The longer handles are needed for some of the heavier solid barrel butt connectors. For the tail light work, not so much.
The reviews on the one you linked are mixed. Some said it barely crimps, some said it gets rusty and difficult to pivot in the joint, etc. The longer handles Blaine mentioned are actually a legit point. My guess is the blades on the snips will keep cutting for longer as well, though that’s just a guess. Overall I imagine both work but the $75 one will probably work better for significantly longer. I also bought mine for $60 which I’m happy about.
If you aren’t doing wiring often, then the cheap one is probably the way to go. If you are, I’d imagine the long term is better with the more expensive one. I certainly like mine and it’s my most used electrical tool by far. Probably made 100 crimps with it in the last week for a project on my truck.
If I were working again in that field the T&B would be worth it, never had a problem spending money for tools that made me money. Nothing sucks worse than fighting a tool you're using all the time. Or having it break in the middle of a job.
But as a hobbyist now, I couldn't justify it. Still wouldn't get this particular tool, especially with reviews like this.
junior
2.0 out of 5 stars Is not a crimpper is a joke, doen`tcrimp thight and don`t cut even a spaguetti!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
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Is a goos example of what to not buy for crimping cables dosn~t acomplish any of his intented uses,no cut copper cables 1mm thick or crim thug any electric contact!
Seems like a solid, well thought out review to me.
We have a set of T&B crimpers for small pins and sockets. They are 350ish if you buy them from most anyone online. We found them at a local electrical supply for 35 bucks.
Relocation bracket arrived today, packaging and product were both perfect
You should read some of the other reviews by Junior.
junior
1.0 out of 5 stars piece of garbage
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022
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don't do 3% of what spouses do is a scam! is to expensive to send it back, back because the hazzart to visit my postal office<>??:?
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